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About the Exhibition

Drawn from the Brydon Collection, an exhibition of artifacts, regalia and symbolism relating to the mystery traditions of the craft Guilds, Masons, Templars, Rosicrucians, Celtic, Gypsies etc. has been prepared at Rosslyn.

The director, Mr. Robert Brydon, FSA Scot hopes that this interesting and exiting new exhibition will focus on and augment the growing world-wide interest in the mysteries of Rosslyn Chapel.

Over the years the Guilds, the Templars, the Rosicrucians and the Masons have all recognised something of their own mystery teachings in the complex allegory represented by Rosslyn Chapel - an arcanum; a book in stone.

Rosslyn Chapel Museum Exhibition
Masonic Regalia	Signs and Symbols	Horse Talismans

De Pawn in his classic 1886 'History of the Gypsies' claimed that via Gnostic teachings the Romanys introduced Freemasonry into Europe in 16th.C.	This symbol represents God as the divine architect.	Some horse head-dress 'spinners' and harness-brasses reflect Masonic and Rose-Croix symbolism.
Medals and Emblems	Rose Croix	Embroidery

Medals and emblems of many Masonic and Templar degrees are on view at the exhibition.	A talismanic heart symbol with a rose on one side, and a cross on the other.	This is one example of embroidery from masonic aprons and sashes in the exhibition.

The Gypsy Tradition at Rosslyn
Arcane Christianity and the cult of the black virgin. On Corpus Christi day a number of Gypsies sought refuge with the Knights of St. James of Santiago. The Knights protected these pilgrims from arrest as heretics. ('For the Knights were sure of the Gypsies' Christian Convictions').
Sara	Gypsy Costume	Gyspy Amulets

St Sara - Patron Saint of Gypsies was said to be the Egyptian servant of the Virgin Mary and St Mary Magdalene. Having died in Veroli - Italy, her relics were transferred to Provence.	The Hungarian Gypsy loaded his wife with golden crosses and bracelets of crosses.	Natural forms resembling human or animal faces were used as powerful charms by Gypsies.

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